Australia's BiodiversityThis article highlights the unique characteristics of Australia's biodiversity and explains the importance of Australia's biodiverse environment to individuals, society and the economy.

Land, biodiversity, water and airIncludes: Land and biodiversity, Threatened species, Parks and protected areas, Invasive species, Water, Water management, Water availability, Rainfall, Run-off, Water storage, Water use, Agricultural water use, Air, Greenhouse gas emissions, Air pollutants

GovernmentIncludes: Constitutional basis of government, The Sovereign, The Governor-General, Commonwealth Parliament, Australian Government, Commonwealth elections, State government, Territory government, Local government, Public service, Political parties

International RelationsIncludes: Australia's credentials and place in the international system, Role of DFAT in Australia's international relations, Australia's bilateral relationships, Australia's security interests, Australia's economic interests, Australia's environment interests, Australia's engagement with the United Nations, Australia and the Commonwealth, Australia's human rights policy, Services to the Australian community, Australia's overseas aid program

PopulationIncludes: Population size and growth, Population projections, Geographic distribution of the population, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, Births, Deaths, International migration, Country of birth, Marriages, divorces and de facto relationships, Households and families

Income and welfareIncludes: Household income, expenditure and wealth, Income and community support, Income support, Seniors, Aged care, Veterans, members of the Australian Defence Force and their families, People of working age, People with disability, Carers, Youth and students, Families, Children, Communities

Crime and justiceIncludes: Criminal justice system, Expenditure on public order and safety, Law enforcement agencies, National crime statistics, Outcomes of police investigations, Offenders proceeded against by police, Drug offences, Courts, Corrective services and juvenile justice supervision, People in custody, Community-based corrections, Deaths in custody

Culture and recreationIncludes: Arts and cultural heritage, Industry, Employment and other involvement, Government support, Sports and physical recreation, Participation by adults, Participation by children, Attendance, Government support, Industry, Employment and other involvement

Industry structure and performanceIncludes: Evolution of Australian industry, Value of goods and services produced by Australian industry, Employment in Australian industry, Australian industry business entries and exits, Industry productivity

Information and communication technologyIncludes: Information and communication technology industries, Use of information technology, Businesses, Households, Farms, How Australia accesses and uses the internet, Business use, Personal use, Children's use of the internet and mobile phones

Research and innovationIncludes: Research and experimental development, Business sector, Higher education sector, Government sector, Private non-profit sector, Innovation activity of businesses

National accountsIncludes: Defining and measuring GDP, National income, expenditure and product accounts, State accounts, National balance sheet, Additional national accounts measures

International accounts and tradeIncludes: Overview of the international accounts, Components of the international accounts, Statistical overview, Balance of payments, International trade in goods and services, International trade in goods by commodity, International trade in goods by country, International trade in services, International investment position, Foreign debt, Levels of foreign investment in Australia and Australian investment abroad

AcknowledgementsThe ABS thanks the following people and organisations for their input into Year Book Australia 2009-10

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